Probation Supervisor (D0319)

DHRM • Portsmouth, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Probation Supervisor provides leadership and supervision to probation officers and oversees daily intake, probation, and parole operations to ensure optimum customer service. The role conducts ongoing quality assurance to ensure assessment tools are used faithfully, court reports are accurate, and case management is delivered appropriately. The supervisor also coaches and guides probation officers using strategies intended to improve job performance.

This recruitment is open only to current employees of the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice. The position is with the Department of Juvenile Justice at the 3rd District CSU in Portsmouth. Selected applicants are subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screening; some DJJ positions also require medical screening. A valid driver’s license is required to operate a state-owned or leased vehicle.

Requirements

• Experience working in the criminal justice system and court proceedings.
• Ability to effectively supervise and performance manage employees.
• Ability to implement and administer policies, directives, and procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of assessments, case plans, and court reports.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices and principles.
• Ability to conduct quality assurance reviews.
• Considerable experience identifying community resources and services.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• A valid driver’s license, or the ability to obtain one by the date of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the juvenile justice field.
• Probation Officer experience.
• Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision to probation officers.
• Oversee daily intake, probation, and parole services operations to ensure optimum customer service.
• Conduct continuous quality assurance to ensure fidelity of assessment tools, accuracy of court reports, and appropriate delivery of case management.
• Coach and guide probation officers using strategies designed to improve job performance.
• Implement and administer policies, directives, and procedures.

Benefits

• Fourteen paid holidays.
• Paid and unpaid leave, including vacation, sick, family, personal, parental, and FMLA leave.
• Health and dental insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (counseling).
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Life insurance.
• Eligible veterans hired into state positions may receive additional leave accruals based on total military, National Guard, or Reserve service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed